Senior Mechanical Engineer – Building Services (Defence)

-; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Plymouth, offering a hybrid working arrangement. The role involves leading mechanical building services design across complex projects, ensuring compliance and delivering quality solutions. Applicants should have a degree in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering and solid experience in design consultancy. Good benefits package is included, with a generous holiday allowance and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP and health checks

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Volunteer leave days

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in design consultancy or contractor design environments, including leading small teams of engineers.
• Strong computer literacy with industry-standard digital tools.
• Deep understanding of mechanical engineering principles for building services systems.
• Detailed knowledge of applicable regulations, legislation and technical standards.
• Proven quality assurance, documentation and stakeholder coordination across complex facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical building services design for complex dock and facility projects.
• Guide optioneering and design reviews while providing technical advice.
• Manage workloads and supervise engineers for compliance.
• Coordinate with CAD teams for model and drawing developments.
• Support project delivery, estimating, tender responses and technical analysis.

Skills

Design consultancy experience

Computer literacy with digital tools

Mechanical engineering principles

Knowledge of regulations and standards

Quality assurance and documentation skills

Education

Degree in Building Services Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Hevacomp

Job description

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Plymouth, offering a hybrid working arrangement. The role involves leading mechanical building services design across complex projects, ensuring compliance and delivering quality solutions. Applicants should have a degree in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering and solid experience in design consultancy. Good benefits package is included, with a generous holiday allowance and opportunities for professional development.